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Re:Twitter to Stop Counting Photos and Links in 140-Characte... by vit05 on Tuesday May 17, 2016 @04:15AM (#11711993)
To me, Twitter works because many people prefer to read 100 headlines and know a little about everything, than reading just a big essay. Have a variety of views, rather than just one.

It is better for the reader, not so for the writer. Because of that, I do not understand why they focus so much on getting more writers (login) than readers (views).

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Re:Twitter to Stop Counting Photos and Links in 140-Characte... by ggggtez on Tuesday May 17, 2016 @04:41AM (#11712070)
That's some assumption you make with no evidence. I'd sooner assume people like reading 100 people who agree with their inner biases or views.
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Re:Twitter to Stop Counting Photos and Links in 140-Characte... by Retric on Tuesday May 17, 2016 @07:44AM (#11712747)
IMO, it's a platform for people to self promote which causes an obvious viral effect.

"follow me at _ on Twitter"

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